hair loss

shutterbug · December 7, 2009

I have seen alot of stuff on Hair loss and suddenly am very worried about it. I can not take a fish oil capsule or haven't found one I can take yet that doesn't make me burp up fish taste and that makes me want to throw up... HELP any good ones out there that you have tried after having burp up tastes from others?? I have chewables for later that are supposed to be wonderful but am still on mushy food stage so not sure I can take them in yet.

ALSO.... does the hair grow back?

I seem to be getting mixed messages on that

Thank you,

~Chandra/shutterbug

Malaika · December 7, 2009

Chandra -

If you're on mushies you can take your chewables - just chew them really well.

From what I have read and have been told, yes, the hair does grow back once the hairloss stops.

I don't take fish oil, I am taking hair Skin & Nails that has Biotin in it, along with Evening Primrose Oil and multi-Vitamins, so can't help you out on the "aftertaste" - but if you have chewables, that issue should be resolved.

newmom · December 7, 2009

Hi -- I am allergic to any type of seafood so of course fish oil scares me to death! I found a Gummy Omega 3 Vitamin in my grocery store. It tastes great.

Tiffykins · December 7, 2009

The hair grows back. I'm living proof of drastic Hair loss, and it's been growing back for the last month or so. I have lots of little baby hairs popping in on my part and around my crown.

I'm now taking Biotin 5000mcg daily. It won't help slow down the loss, but it will help grow new hair. I also use Folicure Shampoo which is supposed to promote new growth. It doesn't dry out my hair, and I use Nexxus Dualiste anti-breakage shampoo and conditioner as well to help with any damaged hair.

I've lost at 1/3 of my hair. Grant it, I had super thick, coarse hair so it isn't noticeable to anyone but myself and the husband. The hair loss has slowed down, but it's still coming out. It's been happening since mid to late September.

My nutritionist recommended taking additional folic acid and flax seed oil. My multi-Vitamin has 100% daily recommended value of Folic Acid (I take 2 per day, so that's 200%), and I just haven't bought any flax seed oil.

It's only temporary. If I curl my hair, fluff it up a bit, no one can even remotely notice that I've lost hair.

joon · December 7, 2009

Hey there! Yes, I take some Gummy Omega 3's as well. I have been chewing my multis and gummy omega 3s since a weeks out! They are so similar to the consistency of Jello I just figured it would be OK! Flax oil is a great fish oil alternative. I have lots of vegan friends who use it. It would be good for you too Newmom!